WELCOME 2026! It’s time to start making your travel plans for the coming year, so consider yourself officially invited to explore one of California’s hidden gems: Lake County! We consider ourselves paradise for nature lovers, and those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle that includes fishing, water sports, hiking, birdwatching, cycling and more! Plus, we have incredible wine country, and welcoming hospitality— all just a two hour drive from the greater Bay area and Sacramento! We’re your new

Picture breathtaking views, easy-going vibes, country hospitality, and California golden hills. Can you believe this NorCal hidden gem awaits you just a 2-hour drive from the Bay Area & Sacramento? If you love the great outdoors, award-winning wineries, and living the lake life, this is how we roll, Lake County style. Plan your visit today https://lakecounty.com Video by Karen Pavone Photography #nationaltravelandtourismweek | Visit Lake County, California

Spirits were high at tonight’s 2nd annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Lighted Boat Parade at Xabatin Park in Lakeport, California! There was a great turnout out to ring in the start of the holiday season, and Santa himself took the stage to count down the lighting of the tree. Great job Discover Lakeport CA! | Visit Lake County, California

Beautiful weather, beautiful water, beautiful Clear Lake in Lake County, California! | Visit Lake County, California

Here in Lake County, California, our middle name is “water play”. When it comes to fun on the water, we’ve got it all—boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and world-class fishing. In addition to having the largest natural lake in our state (Clear Lake), we also have other incredible water recreation destinations. This fabulous drone footage, courtesy of local videographer Jeff Keller, lends a bird’s eye view over Highland Springs reservoir as people enjoy our beautiful, great outdoors.